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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Dylan Henschen

Dylan Henschen, Food Editor

Dylan Henschen is a junior studying media, culture, and communication at Steinhardt. When he’s not in the newsroom, he can be found baking delicious treats for his friends, rock climbing or complaining about literally everything. Follow him on Instagram at @dylanhenschen or email him at [email protected].

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(Photo by Dylan Henschen, illustration by Suditi Sircar)

Don’t study abroad to get over your situationship

Airing out all of my business because I’m a lovesick lunatic.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 30, 2026

I detest the phrase “the worst he can say is no.” It is simply untrue, and in my case, a complete oversimplification of 10 months worth of watching “Love on the Spectrum,”...

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What college students should eat now

Marion Nestle, founder of NYU’s Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, led a discussion at Bobst Library on her new book “What to Eat Now,” putting politics on the plate.
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor December 12, 2025

You might not think about it when you’re shopping at Wegmans or walking through the Union Square Greenmarket, but as a resident of New York — let alone any American city —...

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New eats near NYU: What to eat at Time Out Market Union Square

With seven vendors and a world of food in one place, these are the best bites at the new food hall near campus.
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor November 7, 2025

When selecting vendors for Time Out Market Union Square, the answer was clear: “bringing the best of the city under one roof,” spokesperson Jessica Bendig told WSN. Where Urbanspace...

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A beginner’s guide to gym going

Making the scariest place on the planet a bit more tolerable with a few simple rules.
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor November 4, 2025

Going to the gym can easily seem like one of the most terrifying, embarrassing experiences imaginable. I distinctly remember the first time I walked into Palladium Athletic Facility...

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How an NYU alum is filling NYC’s Erewhon-sized hole

CAS alum Sammy Nussdorf spoke to WSN about his journey to founding Meadow Lane, an upcoming gourmet grocer opening in Tribeca.
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor October 2, 2025

As an NYU student, Sammy Nussdorf studied to work in venture capital. Now, behind the guise of his TikTok username @brokebackcontessa, the NYU alum has become the visionary behind...

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Langone launches gastrointestinal cancer facility

The center’s two new directors hope to identify risk factors and address increasing rates of GI cancer for young adults.
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor September 30, 2025

NYU Langone Health launched its first Gastrointestinal Cancer Center earlier this month, naming Dr. Anirban Maitra and Dr. Manuel Hidalgo as its co-directors.  Housed within...

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Review: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ skips the foreplay

While not a friend to all, Sabrina Carpenter's cheeky new album shines with its groovy instrumentals and not-so-subtle metaphors.
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor September 10, 2025

On “House Tour,” the penultimate track on Sabrina Carpenter’s new album “Man’s Best Friend,”  the pop singer prances through her imaginary house, describing homely...

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Ranked: Restaurant hotspots for NYU students

Which of these quintessential NYU spots comes out on top?
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor September 8, 2025

When you finally decide that it’s time for a break from seeing all of your classmates at the dining hall and you go out to dinner for a change, you’ll realize that no matter...

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4 LGBTQ+ organizations to join outside of NYU

Amid an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ federal policy, these organizations provide much-needed support to local communities.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

It’s a running joke that LGBTQ+ students outnumber straight students at NYU. While it may be a joke, it's hard not to believe it — especially since NYU has eight student-run...

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Where did all the gays go?

Over the past 50 years, the gay bar — facing rising rent prices and evolving expectations of queer nightlife — has dramatically changed.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Strobe lights flashing on the dance floor, heavy pours of liquor gushing from glass to glass and the aroma of poppers wafting through a sea of men. It’s far from a typical night...

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How to celebrate Pi Day the right way

The best pie in the city to celebrate the best unofficial holiday.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

Thanksgiving may be the most famous holiday for celebrating with pie, but as March 14 quickly approaches, it’s time to highlight the dessert’s more unofficial holiday. Pi Day...

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I asked ChatGPT for a cookie recipe, here’s what happened

Is there an intersection, or eventual union, between artificial intelligence and baking?
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

I’m tired of recipe research. As a longtime baker, I am often looking out for new recipes to add to my Rolodex, but I have become increasingly aggravated by the pages and pages...

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Ranked: NYU merch

Are these NYU Bookstore purchases tasteful or tacky?
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

On most college campuses, you’ll find a strong sense of school pride — from students repping spirited hats and hoodies to drinking from water bottles donning university logos....

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People you’ll find at the airport over Thanksgiving

These kinds of people can make or break the start of your holiday.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

As Thanksgiving break approaches, many NYU students will be traveling home. Airports will be packed, security lines will be hours long and an already overwhelming travel day will...